Proverbs 27:9

New King James Version

Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.

Proverbs 15:23

A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

Psalm 104:15

And wine that makes glad the heart of man, Oil to make his face shine, And bread which strengthens man’s heart.

Song of Solomon 4:10

How fair is your love, My sister, my spouse! How much better than wine is your love, And the scent of your perfumes Than all spices!

Song of Solomon 3:6

Who is this coming out of the wilderness Like pillars of smoke, Perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, With all the merchant’s fragrant powders?

John 12:3

Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.

Psalm 133:2

It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments.

Judges 9:9

But the olive tree said to them, ‘Should I cease giving my oil, With which they honor God and men, And go to sway over trees?’

Acts 28:15

And from there, when the brethren heard about us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and Three Inns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.

Song of Solomon 1:3

Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, Your name is ointment poured forth; Therefore the virgins love you.

Proverbs 7:17

I have perfumed my bed With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it. For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked.

1 Kings 1:12

Come, please, let me now give you advice, that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.